Mark discussed Zohran Mamdani’s controversial housing plans, which are drawing criticism from landlords and property owners. He explained the pushback and concerns raised in the rental market. Jason Barrett, Founder and CEO of Barrett Media, joined the show to talk about the upcoming 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit, which will honor leading figures in the broadcast radio industry. Mark highlighted that radio listenership remains strong, with industry reports showing radio reaching more Americans weekly than network television, and audio advertising maintaining high levels of trust among audiences. Mark takes your calls!  Mark interviews Republican candidate for New York Governor, Bruce Blakeman. Blakeman discussed the status of his campaign and the increasing role of social media in reaching voters. He criticized Governor Kathy Hochul’s record, pointing out that electricity rates in New York are about 70 percent higher than the national average. Bruce also stated that he had resolved earlier campaign financing issues, alleging that Democrats and Governor Hochul’s allies attempted to block his funding.

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